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Why are many people ignorant of the new birth?

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Many are ignorant of the new birth because understanding is granted by God, and many refuse to acknowledge their need for spiritual rebirth.

Ignorance of the new birth stems from humanity's natural condition of spiritual blindness and rebellion against God. In John 3:10-11, Jesus highlights Nicodemus's lack of understanding despite his status as a religious teacher. This reflects the reality that, apart from divine intervention, the truths regarding regeneration are veiled to those who do not seek God. Scriptures like Ezekiel 36:26 emphasize the necessity of God giving a new heart for true understanding and acceptance of these truths. Furthermore, Romans 1:20 and 28 explain that people often suppress the truth about God due to their unrighteousness, leading to a refusal to recognize their need for transformation. The Reformed perspective emphasizes that it is only by God's sovereign grace that individuals are awakened to their spiritual need and the reality of being born again.
Scripture References: John 3:10-11, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 1:20, Romans 1:28

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